Mars Ice House

The solar system is awash with water. From Jovian Europa to Saturnian Enceladus, from the Kuiper belt to the asteroid belt, most planetary bodies in our home solar system feature water in high percentages and quantities. On Mars, more than five million cubic kilometers of water ice have been identified - enough to cover the planet to a depth of thirty five meters. Mars Ice House taps into this vast supply of water ice to propose an autonomously 3D printed habitat for four explorers. On September 27th, 2015, the project was awarded first place in Phase 1 of NASA's 3D Printed Habitat Challenge.

Jeffrey has since moved into Phase 3 of the Challenge leading the proposal for Marsha.